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GALAXÍDI MAKRINÍTSA

Ganimede Hotel This charming pension, run Xenonas Karamarli Each room in this lovingly
by the friendly Italian owner, occupies a restored 18th-century mansion is different and
traditional 19th-century sea captain’s house. imbued with style. The delightful decor includes
Some rooms have elaborate painted, coffered mock-Byzantine frescoes, carved wooden
wooden ceilings, others are plain and simple. The e furniture and old rugs. All rooms are en suite.
courtyard with fountain, vines and flowers Admire the panoramic view over the town of
is a delightful place to enjoy Brunello’s excellent Volos and the Gulf of Volos from the terrace café,
breakfasts and evening aperitifs. where breakfast, drinks and meze are served.
N Gurguris St 16, 33052 Galaxídi. Map p384 B3. N 36511 Makrinítsa, Pílio. Map p384 C2.
§ (22650) 41328. ` (22650) 42160. $ bruno@gsp.gr § (24280) 99570. ` (24280) 99779. 0 b.
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KOUNOUPSA, SPETSES MONEMVASÍA

Hotel Nissia The Nissia features a palatial Kellia Inn The Kellia was once a monks’
collection of villas designed in traditional local dormitory and its rooms are appropriately plainly
style, laid out around a splendid pool. The core furnished. The monastery church is still outside,
of the hotel is a restored 19th-century building. and both are overshadowed by the towering cliffs
Rooms are large and luxurious, with polished of Monemvasía. There’s plenty of open space
wooden floors and modern replicas of traditional here with a big café terrace outside and a
furniture, and include a full kitchen. courtyard behind. The tourist office runs the inn
N 18050 Kounoupitsa, Spetses. Map p384 C4. § Athens in friendly but minimalist fashion.
office (210) 346 2879. ` (210) 346 5313. $ nissia@ N Kástro, 23070 Monemvasía, Laconia. Map p384 C4.
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FIRÁ,SANTORINI FIRÁ,SANTORINI
Athina These simple, almost Spartan suites, built Homeric Poems Stylish suites partly built into
on three levels, overlook the caldera and feature the cliffside, each with its own terrace.
a wonderful cliffside swimming pool. N Firostefani, 84700 Firá, Santorini.
N Kato Firá, 84700 Firá, Santorini. Map p385 D4. Map p385 D4. § (22860) 24661.
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FIRÁ, SANTORINI FISKÁRDO,KEFALLONIÁ
Enigma Apartments A simple yet elegant and Erissos This pretty two-storey village house has
quiet complex of small apartments built into the been attractively restored to offer simple rooms
cliff face, with superb views out over the caldera. with balconies (nice harbour views) and kitchen
N Enigma Apartments, 84700 Firá, Santorini. facilities. Service is minimal.
Map p385 D4. § (22860) 24024. ` (22860) 24023. N 28084 Fiskárdo, Kefalloniá. Map p384 A3.
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